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Thursday, October 18, 2012

IN A NUT SHELL



IN A NUT SHELL
A handful of nuts can provide you a quick, crunchy portion of wholesome benefits.
Peanuts this very popular nut isn't a nut but it's a legume, making it more like a bean or a pea (hence the name). Since they're legumes, peanu

ts contain flavonoids n antioxidants.
Although the peanut is technically a legume, the International Nut and Dried Fruit Foundation recognises that the nutritional composition of the peanut close to that of tree nuts, and thus includes peanuts in the list of nuts it represents.
Almonds are rich with antioxidants, so snack on a few almonds when get hunger pangs.
Walnuts look like tiny little brains, and they're a very smart snack choice too. When eaten raw, hazelnuts are a crunchy source of potassium.
Cashews are rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium and zinc.
Walnuts are a great source of plant based protein and they also contain many other vitamins and minerals.
Pistachios have been shown to reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol and increase the good HDL cholesterol.
Nuts are rich in energy, protein, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Nuts are the storehouse of health benefits.
They contain very good levels of vitamin-E.
From boosting energy to lowering risk factors for heart disease, you can go nuts for nuts thanks to their many health benefits.
No wonder it is said "a handful of nuts a day, and you will be doing more than good to stay fit."

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